Bijagós Biodiversity Spotlight: New reporting highlights how tides drive life in Guinea-Bissau’s Bijagós Archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage site, supporting huge shorebird numbers and rich marine ecosystems. Russia–Africa Tech & Finance Agenda: Guinea-Bissau confirms it will participate in Russia’s October Russia–Africa Summit, with priorities including AI, digital economy, payment systems, alternative-currency settlements, and food security plus local production. Malaria Genetics in West Africa: A study tracks distinct genetic adaptation signals in Anopheles gambiae taxa across the region, relevant for future malaria control planning. CPLP Cooperation at 30: The Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries marks its 30th anniversary, stressing stronger cooperation among member states—Guinea-Bissau included. Youth Skills & Jobs: Afrobarometer findings point to training gaps and limited job experience as top barriers to youth employment across Africa. UN SDG Push: The UN’s High-level Political Forum ends with renewed commitments to accelerate Sustainable Development Goals through more integrated, collective action. Visa Update for Atlantic Travel: Cabo Verde publishes an expanded visa-free list, including Guinea-Bissau, with pre-registration requirements via its EASE portal.